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Green Bean and Tuna Salad With Basil Dressing

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photo of Italian Green Bean and Tuna Salad
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Our idea of salad for dinner in the height of summer means minimal cooking, lots of fresh greens, and enough protein to feel filling. Here, that means quickly blanched green beans, canned white beans, parsley leaves, and Little Gem lettuce get tossed in a punchy basil dressing with oil-packed tuna and capers.

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